Brazilian Amazon Rainforest Holidays: an Overview

Spend part of your holiday staying in an eco lodge and see the
largest equatorial forest in the world with its dense vegetation
and unrivalled biodiversity. Witness the spectacular meeting point
of the Rio Negro and the Rio Solimoes to form the mighty Amazon
River. While the Amazon is the world's largest forest it is also a
surprise to many that the area contains interesting historic towns
and even archaeological sites - Manaus' beautiful opera house is
just one such unexpected discovery.

While wildlife-spotting is clearly the main draw, other options
include visits to local indigenous villages, treks into the jungle
- including a night spent out in it - and kayaking and piranha
fishing trips.

Original Travel likes to consider the Amazon as a year-round
destination. During the rainy season, when the rivers are high, it
is possible to get much further up the smaller tributaries on
excursions that allow you to penetrate deeper into the jungle.

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When to go

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When to go

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Manaus & The Amazon Basin

Manaus & The Amazon Basin

Best time

Low season

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Original Travel Expert: Will Boocock

My highlight: Turn the tables on the ferocious piranha. If you catch any, they are best barbecued with fresh lime for a delicious supper.

A Note on Price

Brazil is the most expensive country in South America to visit. Unfortunately, it doesn’t represent great value for money – but it’s still one of our absolute favourites. A two week itinerary starts from £3,500 per person including flights – but if you’re hoping to cover a lot of ground, expect to pay a lot more.